Ingredients

How to make it

  • Bring a pot of slated water to boil. Add green beans. Cook for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When 3 minutes are up, drain beans immediately and immerse in ice water.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until they begin to brow, stirring often. Drain green beans and add to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well & remove as soon as beans are heated through. Serve while hot.

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    " It was excellent "
    bakerme ate it and said...
    I've made this recipe from The Barefoot Contessa's cookbook many times, scaling it down for just the two of us. It's one of our favorite ways to enjoy fresh green beans!
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  • NPMarie 12 years ago
    Very nice post...I love this time of year with all of the fresh vegetables..Will definately be making this soon:)
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  • notyourmomma 13 years ago
    I adore shallots. This is a good one. Thanks
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    " It was excellent "
    chefmal ate it and said...
    How funny is that... I make my beans and shallots this EXACT SAME WAY, and it's friggin delicious!
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